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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12

Possible Customer-,,What docs a
first-class funeral cost. Mr.. Layc-
mout:?"
Mr.. Layemout-.'Why none of your
family are dead, are they?"
L. C.-"No, not yet; but the old
lady has bought II kerosene stove,
%Johnny's got a new bicycle, and my
Oldest daughter is keeping company
with a Pittsburg dude VINO carries a
hair-trigger pistol. It's we'll enough
to keep abreast Of the market"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12

1t has been found that mines can be light
ed by electricity for onc-hslf the cost OF can
dies or oil, the old modes of illuminating
them, and there is immunity from fres.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12

'Her W enemy, even TO the last
thought the judge, looking ut Desires
LIE Strange's beautiful dead face with
a shadow on his own.
For the features which had not struck
him yesterday in life spoke plainly
enough in death-told him pathetically,
better than u thousand words, that this
was the Desiree he had once loved
the girl who had almost broken his
heart by the old stone bridge.
He had been very busy all these
years-so busy that the memory of the
Wears pretty daughter had gradually
grown faint and dim. Yet looking at
the dead face now, so lovely and placid
in lis last sleep, a mist slowly gathered
in his eycs-for ne had loved her once
with al! his heart and soul-and he
was grieved to the depth OF his being
that her days should have ended thus.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

W. D. Bansa and ex-Maysr James 4 Young.
Of this paace.
TIA resignation Of Judge King. of Gainesville.
% member Of the Beard. was accepted, and a.
W. Loag, Of Marion county, elected IN ~ stead.
Aiier examining into the woFkines OF the IN
stituiion, the present fhculty was reelected.
Several important new rules and regulations
relating to discipline were adopted, and me
faculty, sevsrally and collectively, made respon-
sible for the proper enforcement OF same
1t was decided that ~ seon a. the appropria-
ton made by the late Legislature should become
available, that werk should commence on barns
bulldogs, ETC, for the agricultural department,
which 3 10 be separaied entirely from the ethers
necessitatine another addition to the faculty, to
relieve Prof Whitner, Of the agricultural depart
ment, from duties connected with the others
OF the appropriation referred to, 5000 go to
the AGRICULTURAL department. 81 900 TO the labora-
tory, 81 600 to the establishing of workshop
for the industrial department, and 1.5O0 tol
books, stationery, incidentals. ETC.
The board adjourned subject to call oil the
President, and will probably meet again JUS
previous to the opening OF the fall session Octo
Der 1st
The outlook for the future of the institution Il
brighter than at any time hitherto. aud it is th'
general opinion that il is entering upon an era
greatly enlarged usefulness
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

Atlanta is again moving in the exposition line
and will offer the world a show TO surpass her
Cotton Exposition of 1881 and to be called the
Piedmont Exposition. Buildings are TO be erect
ed at a cost of one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, and the Consttutien says that "applica-
tions for space from exhibitors from the North
and West are already overwhelming" The
directors are working without salary and not a
dollar is asked for outside of Atlanta, while The
.r-----~-.o p.VJUU'Uu az Vn q SCdIe tnat leaves
little hope of the return of dollar invested"
But Atlanta intends to have the show all the
same and big show, and is particularly desi-
rous that the bulk of the exhibits shall be from
the Southern States east and south of the noun
tains-the Piedmont region and to accom-
modate these the directors will enlarge the
buildings 10 any extent All that they ask is
that exhibitors from those States will let them
know how much space they want in time to
prepare it, Florida should be there in force !;
and repeat and surpass the success of 81. From
the Sub Tropical Exposition in Jacksonville can
readily be supplied all that is needed to fill
space in Atlanta most admiral ly.
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Major N r. Gruelle, contractor for building
the G., T. 4 W. r R, was in the city this week,
with Captain n F. Miller, his chief engineer.
The Major renews his assurance that the road
will certainly be constructed within the time
stated, and, indeed, it is difficult to conceive any
circumstance 80 adverse as 10 delay fer length
of time an enterprise that promises to be so
profitable The following action, at special
meeting of the City Council, held yesterday Sc
cures an eligible site for the Tallahassee depot OF
the G.. T. & W..
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN r. B..
GORMAN.
WHEREAS, In view of the benefits to accrue to
the city of Tallahassee from the building of
railroad from Gainesville, Florida, to Tallahas-
see; and wAereds, a company, styled the Gaines
vile, Tallahassee and Western Railway Com
pany, have in contemplation the building OF such
road, and as an inducement TO said company TO
build said road,
Be it resolued By the City Council Of tie City Of
Tallahassee, That the city OF Tallahassee do lease
to the said Gainesville, Tallahassee and Western
Railway Company, for the term Of ninety mine
years. at yearly rental of one dollar, FIVE acres
of that certain tract of land belonging TO said
city Of Tallahassee and known as the city re-
serve, the said five acres to be used by said com
pany for depot and other purposes upon the
express condition, however, that said company
do build and operate said road within the term
of eighteen months from the date of this resolu-
ton; otherwise said lease TO be null and void.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

Capt Reynolds and his entire corps returned
10 Thomasville yesterday morning, and have re-
sumed work on the Monticello and Tallahassee
surveys The corps will first make final loca-
ton OF the route from Thomasville to the Florida
line, and will make up estimates on that part of
the route with q view to the immediate COM
mencement of the work. The company, we
understand, taking it for granted that both Mon
ticelIo and Tallahassee will accept the PROPOSE
ton made, will most likely begin work as soon
as the final location from here to the line is made
and the contracts let. This being the case, it
would be we'll for all through whose lands the
line passes to arrange about right of way at as
early day as practicable. Grading, from pres
ent indications, is likely to commence some time
in July.-T20masrIle Times, 1871
1t is explained that the service which called
the surveying corps from their work between
Thomasville and Tallahassee To South Florida
could not be delayed. The Times SAYS:
The work just surveyed by the corps has been
let out and large force is now grading from
Tampa to Black Point. The earth work on this
Tampa Bay extension will have TO be finished
before the rainy season sets in or the company
will be seriously delayed In reaching deep water.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

All England d festive this week with the 3uba-
lee celebration Of the accession 70 the throne Of
Queen Victoria On the 21st Of June Instant
she had reigned for Afty yeazs-a monarch BE-
loved by many millioss Of loyal subjects, and
great ID their rejoicing. In Ireland, however,
there are many who feel disloyal, and parade
under black flags and fight the loyAlists with
stones and clubs. Bat however bitterly por-
ton Of the Irish people may oppose the govern
ment of Great Britain, we presume there are no
fair-minded and intelligent persons among them
who attach blame TO the Queen, recognizing her
Is q good woman and merely the fgurehea d OF
the government machinery which they detest
Congratulations and good wishes come TO the
from King Kaiser and President-and here is
President Clevelands letter:
"Groper Cleveland, President of tie United States
of America, to Her Majesty, Victoria, Queen Of
Great Britain and Empress Of India, great Ind
good friend:
"In the name and On behalf OF the people oil
the United States present their sincere felicita-
tons upon the arrival OF the fiftieth anniversary
Of Your Majesty's accession to the Crown OF
Great Britain.
II but utter the general voice Of my fellow
countrymen in wishing for your people the pre-
longation of q reign so marked with advance in
popular we'll being, physical. moral and intel
lectual. II is justice and NJ, adulation to &C
knowledge the debt Of gratitude and respect
due to your personal virtues Tor their important
influence in producing and causing the prosper
Gus and we'll ordered condition of affairs now
generally prevailing throughout your dominion
and prosperity bless the people over whom you
have been called to rule May liberty flourish
throughout your empire under just and equa
laws, and your government be strong in the al
fections of all who live under it, and pray God
to have Your Majesty in His holy keeping.
"Done at Washington, this 9th day of May
A. D. 1887. GROVER CLEVELAND.
"By the President:
ct. F. BAYARD,
Secretary of State"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

Boston papers TEEN with illusions to the
Virginia Elk Confederates who have been guests
Of the Grand Army men during the past week.
They are universally conceded to be fine look
ing body of men, but EXPIRE ssions of wonder are
often heard upon their extremely youthful ap-
pearance. This called out a statement from their
commander to the effect that the rules of the
organization forbid the admission of all who did
not do actual service in the Southern army but
We must reflect that throughout the contest the
South contributed largely of the flower of her
youth to do battle. This was especially so to-
wards the end of the war. the depleted ranks of
the companies being filed frequently by the en-
listment of boys only year or two into their
teens" frequently meet men here in Jackson
vile whom know to be not over forty years of
age, and yet they tell me that they fought in the
army of the South A we'll known citizen of
Tallahassee told me recently that while return
ing on horseback to his mothers plantation
after the battle of Natural Bridge he overlook
trudging along the road two youths whom he
instantly recognized as Tallahassee boys, but
was surprised TO see muskets on their shoulders
and that their clothes were in part Confederate
uniforms 1t was still a long way into the city
and the kind hearted officer took the two boys
upon his horse, one in front and one in the rear,
and thus the trio rode into Tallahassee. One of
these boys was only thirteen years old at the
time, but had fought all through the battle. He
is now merchant and a prominent citizen of
Leon county, but to look at him one would
never dream that he had taken part in the late
unpleasanness. SO l presume many of these
Virginia veterans were mere boys in the service
-"Rn,tter,' in Neaos- Herald
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Have you visited Murray Hall ?
3tf
Palatka NewsI
PalatIxa, Welaka aud Lake Rail.

Palatka. Welaka aud Lake Rail-
AT a meeting of the directors of the Palatka,
Welaka and Lake Railroad the folio ling officers
were elected 8. Conant, President; w. p Coop
or, Treasurer; J. II. Harrington, Secretary Chas
B. Fenwick, General Manager These gentle
men are all experienced railroad men, and will
push the new road to completion just as quick
as the work can be done. Engineer Knight, of
the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Rail
way, is in the field at present making the pre-
liminary survey, and all arrangements are being
made to begin the work of grading and con-
structing in as short q time as possible.
Along the proposed line the people are enthu-
siastic and are offering every encouragement to
the road in the way of liberal donations of lands
and subscriptions. The road will 90 through
one of the richest sections OF Florida in natural
resources, and will bring into market some of
the best lands to be found within the State bound
aries. II will give Pslatka new field for trade,
which our merchants and business men should
not be slow to take advantage of, as the good
people Of that section are well worth cultvating.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

In the planning and construction OF houses,
up to within few years. but little attention Was
paid to houses of small or moderate cost, the
efforts of architects being principally expended
upon high cost and luxurious mansions But
this ia now all changed, and some Of the best
talent in the architects profession is employed
in designing and celebrating homes for the pee
pie that combine maximum of the best points
of dwelling with q minimum OF cost Among
the more recent publications with this end in
view is one whose title heads this paragraph.
1t is written and composed by Mr.. Frank L.
Smith, . we'll known architect Of 236 Washing
ton street. Boston; and the whole subject,
which is illustrated with numerous plans and
drawings of cottages, is treated in q way that
makes it at once readable, interesting and in
structive. Every man who thinks Of building q
house should obtain copy of this little work !;
price IS cents, and read ii-Boston Herald.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23
Col. Bob" Davis. of Palatka.

Col. Bob Davis, of Palatka, is about the
proper man to succeed Hon. Chas. Dougherty in
Congress from the Second District Of Florida
stamina, and what is equally as essential in pol,
itics, he has an immense amount of personal
popularity. 1t may be little early yet to make
nominations. But it is never out of place to
suggest good man for political pleferment.-
Orlando Reporter
Col. Davis is not in our District, but he is in
our State, and we want him to represent it in
Congress. and therefore we second the motion of
our esteemed contemporary with great enthu-
siasm. II we could say anything better of him
than is said above we would say it, for he is
enc of the completest men" in worth and ca
pacity that the people know, and they know
him well
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23
Mr.. John p. VaPDum.

The announcement of Mr.. John P. Varnum a.
Managing Editor Of the .Nesos-Herad should
have been made day or two ago, though the
fact has been given wide publicly by the press
of the State The position gives him charge and
supervision of the news departments, local and
general We need not add what our readers 80
we'll know, that Mr.. Varnum is one Of the most
brilliant and capable newspaper men in the
South. No one possesses in more eminent de-
gree the rare tact and genius which have become
technically recognized as q nose for news"
Few so charmingly ornament and adorn what
ever subject they may put pencil to, rs he. We
congratulate our friends and patrons generally
on the accession Of journalist 80 thoroughly
equipped for the responsible duties in hand an
other sigifcant illustration of our promise to
place the Nesos- Herald on q basis which shall
defy competition. Nescs- Herald
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23
State Agricultural College.

The Commencement Exercises of the State
Agricultural College at Lake City occurred last
Tuesday and Wednesday, and we learn from the
local papers that the occasion was interesting and
full of promise for the future of this institution
The appropriation of $500 by the recent Legis-
lature will aid to carry out a chief original pur-
pose of the college, which was practical teaching
of agriculture in suitable farming groundsl This
department will be under the direction of PROBES
sor Whitner, who is admirably qualified for the
position. Farm buildings will be erected and
horses, wagons and all the implements of actual
work will be supplied.
In its report of the commencement exercises
the Lake City Reporter says:
with great credit, both to themselves and 10 this
growing State Institution.
Professor Holiday delivered an address, Hon
A. ]. Russell, one of his sOul-stirring orations
Both were appropriate to the occasion the heart
OF our efficient State Superintendent is in the
mons tratedit
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING
Ex-Speaker Robert w. Davis closed the exer
cises with one Of the finest, most practical appro-
pirate and happiest addresses has ever fallen to
our lot to listen to. Choice in dicton, admirable
In delivery, replete with that sound logic that
characterfzes the ex-Speaker az a profound
thinker and reasoner, his address charmed the
vast audience and will furnish food for thought
to the students We regret that our space for
bids our giving the full text of this earnest and
magnificent address.
This, the first Commencement of the State Ag-
rcultural College, crowned with success will be
hailed with pleasure by all unprejudiced minds
and by all that take pleasure In the progress OF
our fair State.
Says the Lake City Tobacco Plant:
After declamations and the reading Of essays
by the students, Tuesday evening, Major A. ].
Russell, State Superintendent of Public Instruc.
tion, entertained the large audience with one Of
his best efforts He was followed by Judge
David 8. Walker, of Tallahassee, of the Board
of Trustees, 10 most appropriate address.
Captain r. w. Davis, Of Pslstka, In response
10 previous invitation, delivered the address of
Wednesday evening, which was ct once elo-
quent, entertaining, practical, and to the point.
The Board Of Trustees for the institution was
in session during the two days, and accomplished
some good wsrk.
Thoee present were Judge David 8. Walker,
Of Tallahassee; Judge ]. n. Baker, Of Jackson.
VILE; Colonel q. II. Smith, of Madison; General
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23
An Important Railway.

Grading began last Monday at Clay Spring,
on the Alabama, Florida and Atlantic Railway
This road will be about $50 miles in length, run
ming from birmingham, Ala, to Bscayne Bay,
on the South Atlantic cosst.-Jackssnuiuc Nesos-
Herald
On the ED day of last January meeting of
the stockholders Of the Sanford, Indian Springs
and Ocala Railway Company was held at the
office In New York, and by a unanimous vote
the name was changed to the Alabama, Florida
and Atlantic Railway Company" and due and
legal publication thereof was afterwards made.
At the same meeting 1t was unanimously re-
solved, all the stock being represented, that the
said company "extend its line Of road from
Ocala, in . northwesterly direction. through the
counties Of Marion, Levy, Alachua, lafayette,
Suwannee, Taylor, Madison, Jefferson, Wakulla,
Leon, Liberty, Gadsden and jackson to the
State line Of Alabama, to such point on said
State line as shall hereafter be designated and
selected, distance Of 225 miles, a. near as can
be calculated, and also in southeasterly direc.
ton from Indian Springs, through the counties
Of Orange, Brevard and Dade, to the Atlantic
coast at Biscayne Bay. Q distance Of 225 miles,
a. near O. can be calculated" Thus Q grand
route 10 projected, reaching the ocean shore far
In the South, and traversing the whole Pc MIN
sula and Middle Florida.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

ouiny nxa,4 yns ~
A ths time b dnwing nsas whsa ~ toooece
croo 4 reaching ID maturity, . fsw s1geecsoes
would perhaps bsna6s so0e q thoes wne 49,
never grown tAe plaat be6ore
When the oud or flower ssalk 2 nmcsy
laree. 20 q 70 Be taken hold Of without h1once
The too leaves, II must b plnched q @ . 70
throw the strength, which would 80 10 oevesop
.erds into the leavA II seed h wanted Soe
next seasons crop, let tho best plants come into
bloom, Ave Of which will furnish ample enough
for two acreA
After The tobacco has been topped, and eflen
100 von lii nstice fit,le side shoces. q suck
ers. coming out ct the base Of the leaves. on tne
unner side. Remove them - soen - possible.
a thew check the growth OF the ieave
As = general rule, two or three weeks aites
toupine. the plants will begin 70 ripen, ~ wnscn
time the leaves change from dark green 70
yellowish spotted appearance;
See that your barns and poles are In good con
dit,on then look over al those plants which are
Ct to cut removing all worms and :ncken Early
in the morning while the dew b still on tnem
and commence cutting As soon - the dew y on.
ANY sharp instrument will answer lot cutung'
Grasp the stalk down three or iour leaves
from the top, and lean it over little, when win
A sudden stroke OF the cutter, sever the same
from the root, and lay 1t down gently Lee y
law for An hour or two till il h wlted sufficient
" to handle without breaking the leaves, being
very careful if the sun ID hot, 90 as not TO let II
sunburn. All that is cut, should be housed By
10 O'Clock, unless it Is cloudy .: the direct ray.
of the sun are liable to burn II IN veiy s9ol
time After bringing it 70 the barn, it should bt
unloaded on q bench, convenient for handling
always being very careful not 70 injure th'
leaves, in any way.
With knife cut cash into the stalk, about
SIX inches from the butt, and slip yeur st'ci
through it, As each stick Is filled, put IN ts Plac
| in the barn, beginning at the top ana working
downward
Do not hang too close, being careful that tn
| plants do not touch one another, as they Ar
| then liable TO house-burn. which would ruin thu
| leaves.
Aftef 1t is housed keep the doors open, DAY
and night, 90 that 1t may have the 6enent OF In
warm and dry air, closing the doon agains
heavy rains and high winds. When It y curet
| keep the doors closed. FIJI VoaT.
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DeFuniak Land 90.

This company held its annual meeting three
days this week and elected officers for the ensu-
ing year as follows w. D. Chipley, President
and R. M. Cary, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer.
The following Directors were elected for the en-
suing year, W. D. Chiplcy, W. F. Mccormick,
R. M. Gary, Jr., L. w. Plank, T. T. Wright, W !.
j. VanKirk and @. G. Banfll.
Arrangements were made for the holding of
the next Assembly of the Florida Chautauqua,
the Assembly to open February 18th, 1888.
Liberal appropriations were made to defray the
expenses Of the Assembly which will be by far
the most extensive ever held In the South.
The DeFuniak Land Company furnishes the
State White Normal School, established by tho
last Legislature at DeFuniak Springs, with
buildings free Of charge for two years.-Rmsa-
cola Advance GassttA 17th.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-23

We commend the following solid truths y to
the careful perusal and repentant consideration
of the defeated person who made the missing
section charge against the good FLoRTDIAN
The FLoRIDIAN might be congratulated on
the snowy effulgence with which its garments
shine as il tramples under foot the mud thrown
by its enemies. but the result of these attacks
was too confidently anticipated to awaken any
enthusiasm. The victory, full and assured, rests
with the recognized exponent of Democratic
doctrine, but all Torbear the pecan because we
told you so" and therefore EMULATION is out OF
place. 1t is now, as tor long time past, the
king of Florida weeklies, the peoples preacher
of political Righteousness and the support of the
party in all times of difficulty and danger.
Peace TO the ashes of an honorable past-success
to its efforts in the future-PdLdtkd Nescs.
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NeW V4uF8utHuO -0B8gHOHs
Wednesday boat was sent to Carrabelle with
instructions to place quarantine flag at point
designated some distance from Canabclle, to
which al vessels entering East Pass must bow
allegiance. W. L. Campbell, Esq was vested
with tho full powers Of special inspector at that
point Our Board Of Health b using every pro-
caution TO keep our shores clear Of yellow fever
or other pestilential diseases. 70 which al good
citixsas must say Apolaakioolo Tyasss